SOLICITATION DETAILS
Solicitation Details
| Type: | Request For Qualifications (RFQS) |
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| Status: | Open |
| Solicitation Number: | RFQS 5500 RGW4005 |
| Description: | Small Business Interest Loan Buydown Program |
| Summary: | The City of Austin ("City") seeks to establish a contract with a qualified financial institution to serve as a lending partner for a pilot Small Business Loan Interest Buydown Program. The pilot initiative will allow the awarded Contractor to lower or eliminate interest rates on loans made to eligible small businesses using City-funded interest buydown assistance. |
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Contact Information
| Authorized Contact Names: | |
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| Solicitation Specific Questions: |
Richard Whipple (512) 9743349 richard.whipple@austintexas.gov |
| Small Minority Business Resources Questions: |
Ruby Villanueva-Kellough (512) 9747639 smbrcompliancedocuments@austintexas.gov |
Dates & Times
| Important Solicitation Dates: | |
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| Solicitation Published: | 01/12/2026 07:20 AM |
| Response Due: | Prior to 02/17/2026, 02:00 PM |
| Response Opening: | 02/17/2026, 03:00 PM |
Special Notes
| Special Notes: | None Available |
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| File Description | Type | Date | |
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| RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Addendum 2 | 01/28/2026 | Download | |
| RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Attachment A - Exceptions | docx | 01/12/2026 | Download |
| RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Solicitation Packet | 01/28/2026 | Download | |
| RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Offer and Certifications | docx | 01/12/2026 | Download |